Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Indian Pottery
-e-
>this piece has been giving me a really hard time -- fought me all the way from burning to finish...i'm not satisfied with the final outcome but i think it's time to 'let go'.
the 9"w x 6.5"h vessel is turned from Coast Live Oak with a shellac finish. the pith was included in the turning and it has a nice oblong shape.
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Brad Homman
>As my wife said when I called her in to see your bowl "it's gorgeous"! You should be very proud!
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-e-
>thanks to you and your wife ... perhaps i've been just 'living' with it too long ...
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Keith Tompkins
>Hi -e-, I like it, nice form. The effect almost looks 3-D.
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-e-
>thanks, keith. that's what i was going for, however my technique has a way to go.
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Gil Milone
>I like the 3rd demension to this piece. It looks like over lapping shells or leaves. I could almost picture it being a basket made out of fresh leaves. Very nice, is coast oak that dark?
-Gil
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-e-
>i used a garnet shellac to build-up the red/browns.
Wow!!
Dave Peebles Lyons, Ohio!
>Awesome piece e, but I do not think Indian pottery when I look at it. I just think beautiful.
Is it based on a piece of Indian pottery that you have seen? Either way, it is wonderful!!
Dave
Wonderful!
Mike Schwing from Md.
>You have achieved something that turners usually accomplish through spectacular grain, ornamental turning, or lots of carving - that magical third dimensional aspect!
I think I know what you're not happy with, but no one other than you will feel that way.
I'd love to see a bigger picture of this if possible please, or a close up of the burning detail.
BTW, I wouldn't have associated this with "indian pottery" either.
Very cool!
Dominic Greco in Richboro PA
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Fantastic
Ron in Drums PA
>Wonderful piece
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Glenn Hodges
>I sure do like it, I keep going back and looking at it.
Beautiful !
Fred in NC
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Re: Beautiful !
Joe Herrmann
>How often are we most critical of our own work?
I think this is a very nice piece and, it this is your first, I can't wait to see the 10th!
Joe
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RevDoug
>e,
It sounds like you are a lot like many of us, more critical of our own work than anyone else would be. The shape is very nice. Your design work on the piece is a great example of reproduction indian artistry. I have seen potery pieces on reservations that had similar designs. I like what you've done here very much.
Turn 'em round,
RevDoug
Wood Spun Round
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Duane C.Leach
>Very nice. Beautyful piece. The only thing I might have done differently is use a black rim instead of brown.
Great piece
Duane
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Mark Mandell - Gone Round In Jersey
>e,
piece works well. suggest that next time you want to shade that you mix some shellac with a bit of dark transtint dye of your choice and use that as a wash to darken areas. seal the piece and then apply to specific areas. boo boos can always be blended out with a lint-free rag and plain alcohol.
Mark
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RonZ
>It's really excellent -e-. Don't be too hard on yourself. put it away and look at it again in about a week, you'll see what I mean
